Farand Heydari

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About me

As an experienced 1st AD, I’m always working towards finding new and interesting projects to broaden my horizons. Originally from the Bay area, I spent most of my life in San Jose, before moving to San Francisco where I attended San Francisco State University and received a Bachelors of Arts in Cinema, with an emphasis on production. Immediately following graduation, I relocated to Los Angeles in 2009, and have been working in film and acting as a 1st AD ever since.
Working in almost all narrative and commercial formats, with a wide variety of talent ranging from celebrated Television and Film actors, to Grammy Award winning musicians as well as professional athletes, I believe every project has a unique story to tell.
In addition, by consciously illustrating a positive morale and strong sense of leadership, I am able to navigate the unique challenges that arise on and off set, and encourage my crew move through obstacles with ease.
In terms of the production at hand, I stay focused on the ways in which I am an asset in delivering the best product, in the most timely fashion possible.
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Additional information:
My work experience includes 14 feature films. My most recent film was budgeted at 5.5m. A handful of TV series, and over 60 commercial shoots.

I have worked with Oscar winning actors. Grammy winning musicians. Emmy nominated cinematographers. and high profile directors. I have also worked with those with humble beginnings, and first timers of the like.

My commercial work spans from branded content, music videos, traditional broadcast spots, promos, and all manner of content the internet loves to eat up. I have worked with some of the biggest agencies and production companies, and also continue to work with boutiques and smaller productions.

Needless to say, my experience is versatile and adaptive and is suitable for all manner of projects.

License & Passport

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Producer
Job Titles	Producer, 1st AD (Assistant Director), 2nd AD (Assistant Director), 3rd AD (Assistant Director)
Years in industry	6+ years